Bachelor of Science in Nursing
Accelerated BSN Pathway for Second Degree Students

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Fall 2007 Book List - Second Degree pathway students will need the books listed in the book list for all nursing courses.

Schedule of Information Sessions - Meet with a College of Health and Human Services – School of Nursing advisor to review pre-requisites and admission requirements for the Accelerated 2nd Degree BSN Pathway for Fall 2008.

About the Program

The second degree pathway is designed for previously degreed students interested in pursuing a second undergraduate degree in nursing. This accelerated 12 month program begins in the fall semester. Students should apply to GMU as transfer students for fall admission AND submit the second degree application to the School of Nursing.

Admission Requirements

Admission requirements for the Accelerated Pathway for Second Degree Students are as follows:

• Completion of a baccalaureate degree
  
• Admission to the University
  
• Application for Junior Standing as an Accelerated, Second Degree Student in Nursing
  

In addition, candidates for this pathway must satisfy one (1) of the following requirements:

• Minimum 2.75 GPA in undergraduate degree (or)
  
• 3.0 GPA in the last 30 credits of undergraduate degree (or)
  
• Bachelors and Masters Degrees

Special Requirements

Because of the intensity of this program, it is strongly recommended that students not work while enrolled in these accelerated courses.

All nursing students must be certified yearly in Basic Life Support CPR- Level C.

Two of the three injections for Hepatitis B immunization must be completed prior to enrolling in clinical/practicum/internship courses. The third injection must be completed by SIX MONTHS of injection #2. (See College of Health and Human Services Form for additional health requirements that must be completed before starting clinicals in the junior year).

Students interested in this pathway are encouraged to contact the Student Affairs and Enrollment Management Office for advising appointment. Students can schedule an individual advising appointment or attend a group information session. Student Affairs and Enrollment Management can be reached at (703) 993-1901.

Program of Study

Please consult the GMU Catalog for Course Descriptions.  Candidates for the degree of Bachelor of Science in Nursing in the accelerated 2nd degree pathway must present the following coursework:

• Required Prerequisites (24)
  Students must have the following prerequisite courses completed by the end of the spring semester when application is made to Junior Standing.
  • Anatomy and Physiology (8) - BIO 124 & 125
    
  • Microbiology (4) - BIO 246 & 306
    
  • Statistics (3) - STAT 250
    
  • Ethics (3) - PHIL 309
    
  • Nutrition (3) – GCH 295
    
  • Developmental Psychology (3) – PSYC 211
    
• Nursing Major Full Time Accelerated Pathway
• First Semester, Fall (20)
  • NURS 305 (1:0:2)
    Application of Basic Nursing Technologies
    
  • NURS 309 (3:3:0)
    Introduction to Basic Nursing Care
    
  • NURS 310 (3:0:9)
    Application of Basic Nursing Care
    
  • NURS 319 (4:4:0)
    Pathophysiological Basis for Nursing Care of Individuals and Small Groups
    
  • NURS 334 (3:3:0)
    Nursing as a Health Profession and Discipline
    
  • NURS 425 (3:2:2)
    Comprehensive Health Assessment
    
  • NURS 453 (3:3:0)
    Research in Nursing
    
• Mini Semester, January (3)
  • NURS 440 (3:3:0)
    Community Health and Epidemiology
• Third Semester, Spring (15)
  • NURS 343 (3:3:0)
    Pharmacology
    
  • NURS 350 (5:0:15)
    Application of Nursing Care for Individuals and Small Groups
    
  • NURS 351 (1:0:2)
    Application of Intermediate Nursing Technologies
    
  • NURS 419 (3:3:0)
    Pathophysiological Basis of Nursing Care of Individuals and Small Groups
    
  • NURS 436 (3:3:0)
    Leadership and Management of Healthcare
    
• Fourth Semester, Summer (10-11)
  • NURS 427 (1:1:2)
    Advanced Technologies for the Accelerated Pathway
    
  • NURS 428 (2:0:6)
    Community Health Clinical for the Accelerated Pathway
    
  • NURS 429 (3:0:9)
    Preceptorship for the Accelerated Pathway
    
  • NURS 465 (3:3:0)
    Examination and Integration of Professional and Health Care Issues
    
  • NCLEX Review (1-2)
• Total = 69-70 Credits

Explanation of Credit Hours
Course titles are followed by numbers in parentheses (0:0:0), separated by colons. The numbers have the following significance:

• First Number: credits for the course
  
• Second Number: hours of lecture or seminar per week for the course
  
• Third Number: hours of laboratory for the course

For independent study, readings, topics, or similar courses, individual instructors set hours.